Most recently the senior commissioning and acquisitions editor at A+E Networks UK, Patel’s remit included the Crime & Investigation Network and Lifetime in the UK and across EMEA. She is credited with acquiring The Real Housewives of New Jersey and executive producing Britain’s Darkest Taboos and Crimes that Shook Britain.

“As Woodcut continues to grow, we have been looking to enhance our creative leadership and expand our team,” said Beal in a statement. “Jinal not only shares our company’s values and passion for excellent program-making, but also brings with her substantial expertise in the crime genre, which will no doubt bolster our existing strong track record in that area.”